Curious Coffins and Riveting Rituals

Death Practices Around the World

YY Liak

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Chronicle Books
16 September 2025

Society & Social Sciences; Society & culture: general

Discover the world’s most fascinating death and funeral traditions in this illustrated modern-day memento mori.

Embark on a whirlwind tour of burial, preservation, and memorial practices and landmarks from across the globe and thro

By: YY Liak
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 19mm
ISBN: 9781797230047
ISBN 10: 1797230042
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

YY Liak is a Chinese-Singaporean illustrator and writer currently based in Jersey City, New Jersey. The daughter of two medical professionals, she grew up with a very frank understanding of death and an insatiable appetite for all things anthropolo